Description
JAWA 500 DT Type 890 Longtrack Racer | 1972
Highlights:
– 500 cc single-cylinder engine
– Purpose-built longtrack competition machine
– Period racing specification throughout
The seller offers for sale this 1972 JAWA 500 DT Type 890 Longtrack Racer, powered by a 500 cc single-cylinder engine. Built for the demanding discipline of longtrack racing, this JAWA presents as a machine reduced to its essentials, with slim competition bodywork, an exposed engine and the purposeful stance that defines the breed. The bike retains its racing specification and presents in good condition throughout, with the compact frame, minimal fittings and single-cylinder powerplant all on open display. For a collector of competition machinery, or for anyone seeking a striking centrepiece for a collection, workshop or showroom, a JAWA longtrack racer offers immediate visual impact and a direct connection to one of motorsport’s most demanding disciplines.
JAWA, founded in Prague in 1929, grew into one of the most significant motorcycle manufacturers of Central Europe, and from the 1960s onwards the marque became almost synonymous with speedway and longtrack racing at the highest level. The Type 890 belongs to the family of purpose-built JAWA competition engines that carried riders to world titles and dominated the discipline for decades, built around a robust single-cylinder architecture designed for sustained full-throttle running on loose surfaces. Longtrack machines are stark, functional objects: lightweight frames, minimal suspension, no compromise for comfort and every component justified by its contribution to speed. That purity is precisely what makes them so desirable today. They represent an era when racing motorcycles were shaped by a single objective, and their sculptural, mechanical presence has made JAWA competition bikes sought after by collectors, museums and enthusiasts of European racing history alike.
Condition of the bodywork & paint
4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.
Technical condition
4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.
Overall condition
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only.
